Manager Human Resources
Resume:
John E. Zamagni
Billerica, MA *1821
***********@*******.***
PROFILE
Over twenty years of diverse Human Resources Management experience in a wide range of industries.
Proven Leadership, Project Management, Strategic Decision Making and Interpersonal skills. Highly
accomplished in the areas of Compensation, Benefits, Employment Law Compliance, Merger and
Acquisitions and Employee Communications. Successfully lead, developed and managed staffs of
between two and fourteen. Certified in Compensation, Benefits, Global Remuneration and Payroll.
EMPLOYMENT HISTORY
UNIFIRST CORPORATION 2005 to September 2012
$1 Billion international industrial laundry with over 10,000 worldwide employees
Senior Manager Compensation, Benefits & HRIS 2007 to September 2012
Managed the Compensation, Benefits, HRIS, and Payroll Departments achieving all business objectives.
Mentored, developed and managed a staff of fourteen.
Accomplishments:
• Redesigned and implemented a new Route Sales Representative compensation plan and
system
• Designed, implemented and managed merit increase and pay matrix programs
• Managed annual management bonus and stock option programs
• Redesigned Health, Life, STD and LTD Insurances improving coverage and reducing cost
by $1.5 million
• Revamped and implemented the Canadian Retirement Program
• Created Putting Your Health 1st and Helping Your Family Stay Healthy DVDs to educate
employees
• Directed the evaluation, testing and implementation of PeopleSoft HCM 9.0 for USA and
Canada
• Directed the implementation of PeopleSoft HCM 9.0 modules to successfully complete
Human Resources, Compensation, Benefits, Payroll, and Training operations
• Managed the evaluation and implementation of PeopleSoft System Updates to ensure
legal compliance
• Directed PeopleSoft Payroll Operations successfully generate weekly payrolls totally
$350 million annually
• Developed and implemented Payroll Sox Controls, accuracy processes and management
reporting
• Lead the company’s efforts to resolve multiple I-9, Wage & Hour and Affirmative Action
audits
• Redesigned policies and practices to comply with changing federal and state laws.
• Revised employee relations practices to improve employee morale.
• Developed and delivered management training on human resources and payroll programs
Manager Compensation & Benefits 2005 to 2007
Managed the Compensation, Benefits and Payroll Departments achieving all business objectives.
Accomplishments:
• Lead the company’s efforts to resolve US DOL lawsuit regarding outstanding 5500
filings
• Negotiated a settlement with the IRS regarding a Benefits/Payroll audit
• Redesigned the Health, Life, STD and LTD Insurance Programs improving coverage and
reducing cost
• Developed various employee benefits education materials
• Implemented Talx I-9 System to resolve compliance issues
• Revised recruiting policies and practices to improve effectiveness
HR SOLUTIONS 2003 – 2005
Human Resources Consulting and Benefits Brokerage Firm
Managing Director
Developed and provided service offerings, created marketing materials and published monthly newsletter.
Accomplishments:
• Provided compensation, benefits, employment law and EEO consulting services to
various organizations
• Provided benefits brokerage services including medical/dental insurance, retirement
plans, life/disability insurance, college savings and long term care insurance to small to
medium size organizations
KEANE INC. 1988 –2003
$1 Billion international IT consulting company with over 11,000 worldwide employees
Sr. Manager Corporate Benefits 1995-2003
Managed the design, implementation and communication of all Health, Welfare, Retirement and P.T.O. Plans.
Accomplishments:
• Directed the merger and termination of over 40 acquired companies’ benefits programs
• Managed a $70 million Employee Benefits Budget
• Negotiated contracts, hired and managed all consultants and Third Party Administrators
• Redesigned the Canadian and United Kingdom Benefits Programs
• Redesigned the Executive Deferred Compensation Program
• Managed relationships with internal and external resources to revamp 401K Plan, medical
insurance, stock purchase plan and life/disability insurance programs
Manager Employee Relations 1993-1995
Managed the EEO, Compensation, Benefits and Personnel functions to meet the needs of 6000 employees.
Accomplishments:
• Served as Equal Employment Opportunity Officer during O.F.C.C.P. audit
• Created and implemented the Affirmative Action Plan
• Ensured equal employment opportunity by resolving employee relations issues
• Directed employment functions and oversee staffing strategies
• Developed and delivered training programs: American’s with Disabilities and Legal
Aspects of Supervision
Manager Personnel Administration 1988-1995
Managed the Personnel, Compensation and Benefits functions to meet the needs of 3000 employees.
Accomplishments:
• Designed incentive compensation programs to ensure employee motivation and retention
• Designed employee compensation and stock programs
• Continually evaluated and modified organizational functions to support business
requirements
• Developed Balancing Work and Family Goals to highlight company’s family friendly
policies
RAYTHEON COMPANY Compensation/Personnel Specialist 1985-1988
MALDEN HOSPITAL Compensation & Benefits Manager 1983-1985
B. U. MEDICAL CENTER Compensation Analyst 1981-1983
EDUCATION and CERTIFICATIONS
University of Massachusetts, BS in Management, Cum Laude
Achieved W.A.W. Compensation Professional Certification
Achieved W.A.W. Benefits Professional Certification
Achieved W.A.W. Global Remuneration Certification
Achieved A.P.A. Payroll Professional Certification
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